This is only partially correct. Only the number of extensions is set to zero, but the whole journey history is always visible. Here it is judged that it is a tourist entry is whether you (especially with regard to tax liability) live in Thailand for more than 180 days and other aspects that deviate from normal tourism. So there is no deletion of the past stays at the turn of the year.
So many opinions and interpretations. Almost is, nothing has changed at all about the normal tourist entry. The new rules relate exclusively to the method Forbidden to prolong the stay in Thailand by boarder runs infinitely. This is a measure against, crime, human trafficking, unauthorized work and such things. she often mentioned As a rule, it refers to the legal main residence in Thailand after more than 180 days and an obligation to become taxable in Thailand. But That too has existed for a long time. It is certain that if you enter the visa-free several times (always with 60 days) you can ask about the reasons. but with a valid Return flight ticket ( always in your home country ) of a hotel booking, the proof of cash and all other requirements, nothing can normally happen. I'm not sure about the reset every year. The history of your stays is always listed, it is up to the immigration Officer how to deal with it.
Maybe depends on the airline, but Etihad asks for a visa when checking in online, as the length of stay is visible on the tickets. Anyway, you're going to do the right thing.
Ok, logical from this point of view. It doesn't affect me as a part-time Thai. My interest is more because my wife also has access to a sum x after my death (exactly to this
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